Job Description

Company Description

Company Profile:

Western Digital Corporation is the world's largest data storage company with a leading portfolio of HGST, SanDisk, G-Technology and WD brands covering flash and disk-based solutions. Deployed by the largest and most prominent organizations worldwide, Western Digital solutions are everywhere, touching lives and enabling great value from the data they possess.

Innovating at the Boundaries of Technology:

Whether in your pocket, home, car, or the cloud, it's likely Western Digital is with you every step of the way. It's a responsibility we don't take lightly. That's why we are always at the cusp of innovation, pushing the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

We deliver the possibilities of data. YOU define what's possible. The next big thing in data is you! Shape the future & define what's possible. Come shape the future with us. For more information about us, please visit us at .



Role and Responsibilities:

The selected candidate will be part of CoE (Center of Excellence) team responsible for providing best-in-class Interface IP solutions for next generation memory controller SOCs in advanced CMOS technology nodes to ensure the leadership for faster but power efficient data storage products.

The candidate would be expected to

• Work closely with team in designing Analog and Mixed Signal IPs from scratch and perform analysis and simulations of existing designs
• Pro-actively get issues/problems resolved
• Contribute to/ propose innovative design ideas and solutions
• Work closely with the layout engineers on providing requirements and guidelines
• Handling assigned tasks independently

Advantages @ WD:

• High visibility and ownership with rewarding culture
• High quality work with the environment for continuous learning and innovations
• Great work-life balance with ample opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

Must have

• Bachelors/Masters degree in Electronics & Telecommunication/Electrical engineering

• Working experience (4+ years) in IO

• Hands-on experience in TX and RX design architectures for high speed applications such as DDR4, full custom high speed design such as DDR PHY or SERDES along with timing budget analysis

• Should have experience in high speed design techniques including SERDES , equalization etc

• Should have hands-on experience in IPs such as SSTL, LVDS, I2C, POD IOs, PVT calibration, HV tolerant and Fail-safe IOs, Crystal oscillator etc

• Should have good understanding of ESD phenomenon, familiarity in ESD circuits design and associated ESD guidelines . Conversant with tools such as Cadence Virtuoso/Synopsys custom compiler/Hspice/Spectre/Finesim including statistical simulation methodologies

• Experience in Mixed-mode simulation and analog/digital co-simulation will be of added advantage.

• Experience in creating EDA model such as Verilog model, Liberty etc will be of added advantage.

• Scripting Experience in PERL/TCL etc will be desirable

• Should have deep understanding and working knowledge of CMOS process including FINFET technologies such as 16nm and the associated DSM issues.

• Very analytical in nature and able to work in a multi-disciplinary environment

• Creative, out-of-the-box thinker with a high level of personal involvement

• Strong theoretical background with a pragmatic approach.

• Good verbal and written communication skills and experience working with different geographies.

• Good documentation and presentation skills

• High level of integrity and commitment to quality and timeliness.

Additional Information

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

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